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Hummel, Johann Nepomuk : Scherzo A-Dur

Work Overview

Music ID : 18252
Instrumentation:Piano Solo 
Genre:scherzo
Total Playing Time:1 min 00 sec
Copyright:Public Domain

Commentary (1)

Author : Ooi, Kazurou

Last Updated: June 17, 2024
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Note: This article is automatically translated from the original Japanese text. The author of the original work did not supervise this translation.

This piece incorporates ideas designed to surprise the audience with unexpected developments. The overall mood is joyful, light, and contains humorous elements. For example, measures 1-8 constitute the first phrase, featuring an ascent towards measure 4 and a descent from measure 5. While one would typically crescendo towards measure 4 and diminuendo from measure 5, measure 5, conversely, has a crescendo marking, and the melodic note C-sharp in measure 8 ultimately becomes the target. Consequently, there is a strong possibility of ascending while diminuendoing in measures 1-4.

Measures 9-16 follow the exact same pattern. From there, in the B section, the left hand plays the theme. Follow the dynamic markings; for other sections, feel free to exercise your own interpretive ideas. Measures 38-44 feature a right-hand solo, a section where it is easy to lose the beat. At a minimum, ensure you feel the beat on the first beat of each measure. No "rit." is indicated at measure 44. Return to the A section without slowing down the tempo.

Writer: Ooi, Kazurou